Published: Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 11:00 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, August 19, 2013 at 3:18 a.m.

Facts

Correction

This original article originally incorrectly said the facility is operated by the Florida Department of Corrections. It is operated by the state Department of Juvenile Justice.

This online version has been updated to reflect the correction.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to calls beginning around 8:40 p.m., set up a perimeter around the site at 242 South Park Blvd., and brought in SWAT, K-9 and air support units.

Members of the Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission, Avon Park Police Department, and the Highlands County Sheriff's Office also responded to the outbreak.

Around 5 or 6 residents were transported to local hospitals to be treated for minor injuries. No staff members were injured.

The academy, operated by the state Department of Juvenile Justice, is a moderate risk residential program in Polk County that houses up to 200 male teens ages 16 and 18, for up to 270 days. To be placed in the academy, the teens must not have significant mental health or substance abuse problems, according to the academy's website.

This facility is located on property owned by the U.S. Air Force (Avon Park Air Force Range). The Air Force is not allowing media on the property.

<p>Multiple police agencies responded to calls about a riot Saturday evening at the Avon Park Youth Academy.</p><p>The Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to calls beginning around 8:40 p.m., set up a perimeter around the site at 242 South Park Blvd., and brought in SWAT, K-9 and air support units.</p><p>Members of the Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission, Avon Park Police Department, and the Highlands County Sheriff's Office also responded to the outbreak.</p><p>Around 5 or 6 residents were transported to local hospitals to be treated for minor injuries. No staff members were injured.</p><p>The academy, operated by the state Department of Juvenile Justice, is a moderate risk residential program in Polk County that houses up to 200 male teens ages 16 and 18, for up to 270 days. To be placed in the academy, the teens must not have significant mental health or substance abuse problems, according to the academy's website.</p><p>This facility is located on property owned by the U.S. Air Force (Avon Park Air Force Range). The Air Force is not allowing media on the property.</p>